Massachusetts · 5K
Boston 5K (B.A.A. 5K)
Boston 5K (B.A.A. 5K) is a 5K event held in Boston, Massachusetts. It is usually held in April; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 10,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- April
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Field size
- ~10,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- April (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 10,000 runners
- Course
- Flat and fast
- Registration
- baa.org
About the Boston 5K (B.A.A. 5K)
The Boston Athletic Association's flat 5K through Back Bay and the Common, finishing on the Boston Marathon finish line, held the Saturday before the marathon with about 10,000 runners.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; held on Boston Marathon weekend; finishes at the iconic Boston Marathon finish line on Boylston Street.
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Boston 5K (B.A.A. 5K): common questions
- When is the Boston 5K (B.A.A. 5K)?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in April. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Boston 5K (B.A.A. 5K) held?
- In Boston, Massachusetts.
- What distances does the Boston 5K (B.A.A. 5K) offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Boston 5K (B.A.A. 5K)?
- About 10,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Boston 5K (B.A.A. 5K)?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at baa.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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